Does youth voting even make a difference anymore? Or can activism replace it?

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest debates among young people today: is voting still the most powerful way to shape democracy? Why is the voting turnout of young people lower than that of others, and why do we actually vote? We unpack why many young people feel disconnected from the ballot box and why voting might still matter more than we think.

This is not your usual political conversation, just honest reflections, a bit of debate, and one big question: If young people stop voting, who decides our future?

Let us know. Because YOUth Got a Point.

Learn more at www.yvote.eu.

Is youth participation real or is it just a well-designed consultation process?

In our very first episode, Yannic and Florina dive into one of those questions you’d argue about at 2am at an youth event: do the EU and national politicians actually listen to young people? From EU Youth Dialogues to election campaigns, we unpack what listening really means and whether it leads to real change.

We talk about advisory roles vs youth decision-making, and why so many young people say they don’t feel represented. Is the EU too far away? Are national politicians too comfortable ignoring youth issues on their agenda? And what would genuine youth influence look like?

This is not your usual podcast episode, it's just honest reflections, a bit of debate, and an open question:
Have you ever felt truly heard as a young person?

Let us know. Because YOUth Got a Point!

Learn more on www.yvote.eu!